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Good news for the young 10s in Aus is that Rennie did a really nice job developing a young Aaron Cruden when he was an U20s star coming through. Initially Cruden got promoted a bit too fast and struggled (for both ABs and Hurricanes) but Rennie did a magnficent job of developing him firstly...

Sotutu has signed a 2 year extension at the Blues. Message sent.

No surprises the reffing is a focus when Ben O'Keeffe is ref. The guy is simply not a great ref at this point in time. At least he only got the game between winless teams this time. DMac wouldn't be in my All Black squad - yes he is 'brave' but he's also tiny, has a huge error count and plays...

Highlanders backs still look unsettled outside of 9. I can't understand why Tei Walden isn't the starting 12. They could use NMS experience in the back 3 whenever he is fit too. When your answer is to put Michael Collins as a starter you know you have problems.

The Beaudy sabbatical opens up a spot for young prospect Zarn Sullivan to come in to the Blues full squad next year.

Green looking Tahs side (forced through injuries/departures) but good to see some new blood.

Defensively very poor. Poor reads and poor physicality. With a new defense coach now post-lockdown perhaps that will improve.

I agree. You can actually make a large difference to the watchable product in rugby by tweaking laws/interpretations. Australia seems to have this addiction to try and turn rugby into rugby league by proposing radical changes. It's very strange.

Cane invisible? I thought he was very good for a first game back. He tackled well, made metres running and forced a maul turnover right before halftime when the Crusaders looked like scoring.

Another week where George Bridge offers absolutely nothing. Wainui was far better. A good watch.

Not on form he wouldn't.

Tayler Adams played Mitre 10 Cup and didn't look anywhere near Super Rugby level.

Luke Jacobson out for the comp with a broken hand. He is injury prone that bloke.

RugbyPass has named 5 standout performances from the weekend Will Jordan - try assist, eight defenders beaten, three clean breaks and two offloads Quinn Tupaea - 50 metres run, 7 defenders beaten, 2 clean breaks, 2 turnovers, 10/12 tackles made Hoskins Sotutu - 1 try, 1 try assist, 13/13...

Yep Nock is starting to put himself in All Black contention. He nails the basics (speed of pass, kicking, handling skills), makes good decisions and no longer gets rag-dolled physically.

In fine form Nisbo got it wrong by calling him Proctor.

Yep pleased with that. Blues really started humming in the last 20 minutes after staying in the grind for 60 minutes. Beaudie improved from last week and his touches of class were important, Akira made a good fist of 6, Sotutu is unreal and Tuipulotu just keeps getting better. Really was not...

Brett Cameron not included. I still can't believe he is a test capped AB.